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SF53 CPY

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

24,959 mi
Last recorded24,959 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF53 CPY
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2017 24,959 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 23,715 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 23,679 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bottom arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 22,251 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 22,251 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 20,588 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 19,158 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 19,103 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 16,887 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 16,853 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 14,723 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 11,352 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 11,112 miles

FAN BELT CRACKED

NAIL IN OFFSIDE REAR TYRE

OFFSIDE FRONT HEAD LAMP ONE SUPPORT BROKEN

OFFSIDE WISHBONE BUSH STARTING TO SPLIT AWAY

Fail 23 Jun 2009 11,111 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

FAN BELT CRACKED

NAIL IN OFFSIDE REAR TYRE

OFFSIDE FRONT HEAD LAMP ONE SUPPORT BROKEN

OFFSIDE WISHBONE BUSH STARTING TO SPLIT AWAY

Pass 9 Jul 2008 10,096 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2007 9,020 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 7,230 miles

How Reliable is the Daewoo Kalos?

Based on 139,896 MOT tests across 9,375 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
4,840
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
9,375
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 6,491
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,218
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,419
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 3,582
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 3,464
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SF53 CPY is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2003 Daewoo Kalos models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 50,945 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Daewoo Kalos fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 6,491 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SF53 CPY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daewoo Kalos typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Daewoo Kalos is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SF53 CPY registered?

SF53 CPY is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 24 November 2003.

Is SF53 CPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF53 CPY shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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